Pronoun Usage Flashcard with Linking verbs and more

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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What are subject pronouns?

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Subject pronouns are pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

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What are object pronouns?

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Object pronouns are pronouns that act as the object of a verb or preposition, such as me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.

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What is the difference between 'they' and 'them'?

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'They' is a subject pronoun used as the subject of a sentence, while 'them' is an object pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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How do you choose between 'I' and 'me' in a sentence?

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Use 'I' when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence and 'me' when it is the object.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence with a subject complement, often describing a state of being, such as 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were'.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a subject pronoun correctly.

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She and I went to the park.

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What correction should be made in the sentence 'The winners are them'?

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Change 'them' to 'they'.

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What is the role of pronouns in a sentence?

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Pronouns replace nouns to make sentences less repetitive and more fluid.

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What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'Between you and _____, I think we should tell the truth.'?

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me.